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Malbec 'Primus' 2018 (750 ml.) Salentein
Malbec 'Primus' by Salentein is made in the Valle de Uco of Mendoza from small plots of vineyards that are just over 20 years old. The vineyards of El Oasis Estate are at 1,150 m above sea level, while those of La Pampa Estate develop at a height of 1,300 m above sea level, close to the Andes mountain range. The harvest takes place in mid-April in the El Oasis vineyards and at the end of May in the La Pampa Estate vineyards. The bunches are harvested by hand and 86% of the fermentation takes place in wooden barrels while the remaining part takes place in French oak barrels. It is complex with intense aromas of red fruit, accompanied by spicy notes (cloves and pepper). When tasted it is soft and powerful, elegant, broad and intense, with velvety tannins and beautiful freshness.
- Product Category
- Red Wine
- Designation
- Uco Valley
- Grape / Raw material
- malbec
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2018
- Size
- 750 ml.
- Country
- Argentina
- Region
- AR - Uco Valley
- Alcohol Content
- 15% vol.
- Service Temperature
- 16° – 18° C.
- Suggested Glass
- Large calyx with a long stem
- Food Matches
- Red Meat, Roasted Beef, Stewed Meat, Aged Cheese, Pasta, Rice & Risotto
- Allergens
- Contains sulphites (by sulphites we mean the sulphur dioxide that is added to wine, to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant and stabilizing action)
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Salentein
In the majestic heart of the Uco Valley, where the Andes watch over us like ancient guardians, stands the Salentein winery, a jewel of Argentine oenology. Founded with the clear vision of elevating Argentine wine to international standards, Salentein has become a beacon of elegance and quality in the Mendoza region. Here, at an altitude that challenges the limits of traditional viticulture, the vines thrive in a unique terroir, giving wines that are authentic expressions of the purest and most uncontaminated Argentina.
The Uco Valley, with its cool climate and extreme altitudes, is the ideal stage for Malbec, the country's iconic grape, and for the refined Chardonnay. Salentein, with a production philosophy that combines innovation and respect for nature, cultivates these varieties with meticulous care, producing wines that express surprising complexity and depth. Each bottle is a tribute to the territory, a journey through the intense aromas and vibrant flavors that only these lands can offer.
Among the main labels, Numina and Primus Malbec stand out for their impeccable structure and their ability to tell stories of passion and dedication. Numina, a skilfully orchestrated blend, enchants with its notes of ripe fruit and spices, while Primus Malbec, powerful and seductive, opens with aromas of blackberry and chocolate, supported by velvety tannins and an extraordinary persistence.
We invite wine lovers to discover the refined creations of Salentein on Vino45: an invitation to let yourself be transported by the magic of a region that, with its wines, continues to enchant and surprise the entire world.
Address:
Route 89 s/n, km 14, M5563 Los Arboles de Villegas, Mendoza, Argentina
Color: red with purple shades
Bouquet: complex with intense aromas of red fruit, accompanied by spicy notes (cloves and pepper)
Taste: broad, structured, fresh and with a long finish.
- Medaglia argento, Japan Wine Challenge
- 84 punti, Medaglia di Bronzo, Decanter World Wine Awards
- 93 punti, Tim Atkin
- 93 punti, Wine Enthusiast
- 90 punti, Wine Spectator
- Medaglia d’oro, Mundus Vini
- 94 punti, Medaglia d’oro, The drink business, Global Malbec Master (annata 2015)
- 94 Punti Tim Atkin 2017
- 90 Punti robert Parker
- Medaglia D’Oro Argentina Wine Wards
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THE WINE
Malbec 'Primus' by Salentein is made in the Valle de Uco of Mendoza from small plots of vineyards that are just over 20 years old. The vineyards of El Oasis Estate are at 1,150 m above sea level, while those of La Pampa Estate develop at a height of 1,300 m above sea level, close to the Andes mountain range. The harvest takes place in mid-April in the El Oasis vineyards and at the end of May in the La Pampa Estate vineyards. The bunches are harvested by hand and 86% of the fermentation takes place in wooden barrels while the remaining part takes place in French oak barrels. It is complex with intense aromas of red fruit, accompanied by spicy notes (cloves and pepper). When tasted it is soft and powerful, elegant, broad and intense, with velvety tannins and beautiful freshness.
THE COMPANY
At the foot of the Andes chain, in the wine-growing area of the Uco Valley, stands the Argentine wine company Salentein, born with a precise objective: to produce top-class wines linked to the territory of origin. The modern cellar was designed based on two main concepts: aesthetics and functionality.
The almost 50 hectares of rows cultivated by the Salentein winery are located in the Uco Valley, Mendoza, where the vines benefit from the soils consisting mainly of sand and silt, the high altitudes that reach 1,700 meters above sea level and the dry climate characterized by notable temperature variations between day and night. In this pedoclimatic context the estate applies sustainable viticulture in the cultivation of the Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc vines.
The Salentein winery is the creator of a vast production based on Malbec, an emblematic vine of the Mendoza area, alongside numerous other fine labels from international grapes. The main selections proposed by the bodega are: 'Numina', a line that expresses the spirit of the area where the estate was founded, 'Single Vineyard', from single plots located in the highest area of the Uco Valley, and 'Primus', a range iconic produced exclusively in the best vintages. In general, the wines of Salentein manage to combine the maturity due to the sunny climate of Mendoza, the slender freshness given by the high altitudes of the area and the strong aromatic fragrance that derives from the important temperature variations.